Frequently Asked Questions — Langley Green & Tushmore Ward

Who won the Langley Green & Tushmore ward election in 2023?

Labour held Langley Green & Tushmore ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 441 votes (27.1%). Turnout was 26.9%.

Which council does Langley Green & Tushmore ward elect to?

Langley Green & Tushmore is a ward within Crawley. Councillors elected here sit on Crawley Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 26.9% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Langley Green & Tushmore in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.